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Do Protect

Legal advice for startups.

Johnathan Rees

The best companies are formed around a simple but great idea. As this idea develops and is introduced to the world, it needs to be nurtured and protected. Do Protect offers clear and accessible legal advice and explanations on all aspects of setting up, running and growing your own business, including:

  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Raising finance
  • Dealing with customers and suppliers
  • E-commerce and social media
  • Building a team 
  • Selling your business

Do Protect is essential reading for anyone starting their own business. Get the legalities right, then focus on the fun stuff.  Build your business on a strong foundation. 

Available in eBook only.  

Reviews

As most entrepreneurs are eager to commence, the book does not overload the reader with jargon but instead focuses on the key concepts needed for such areas as employment law, company set-up, intellectual properties and other areas relevant for an aspiring business person.

Amazon review

Excellent! Everything I needed to know in an easy read. Can thoroughly recommend this for anyone thinking of running a business (or who already is to check you've got it right).

Amazon review
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About the author

Johnathan Rees is a company commercial lawyer. He has more than 30 years' experience advising a wide range of clients from entrepreneurs to large owner-managed businesses, international corporations, banks and private equity institutions. Having started his career in London with an international law firm, he became a partner in large provincial firms based in Manchester and Bristol. He advises on matters ranging from business startups and commercial contracts to raising finance, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. Welsh and a keen sportsman, Johnathan's first-class rugby career saw him lying on physio tables at London Welsh, Bath and Headingly.

Product details

  • Published: May 2014
  • Dimensions: 120 x 178mm
  • ISBN: 978-1-907974-15-1
  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-907974-16-8

Artwork

Illustrations by Millie Marotta

Paper & print details

Ebook only

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